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Mount Blue Sky?

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Both Empire and Silver Plume officials are excited to see whether their new or forthcoming businesses will help generate additional revenue in 2021.

is significant to both tribes as the Arapaho were known as the Blue Sky People among other tribes, and the Cheyenne have an annual renewal of life ceremony called Blue Sky, Mosqueda described.

Paul Spitler, The Wilderness Society’s director of public policy, emphasized that this is the only petition submitted by the tribes and he felt it was important to give it deference because of Evans’ role in the Sand Creek Massacre.

“The name Mount Blue Sky is much more fitting for such a land-

In 2020, Empire saw Guanella Pass Brewery take over the Hard Rock Café, new owners at the Dairy King, and a new retailer in Removing the Veil. Additionally, Mayor Wendy Koch said, the coffee shop was planning to reopen this winter.

Silver Plume, likewise, hopes The Good Bower along Main Street will open this spring, Mayor Sam McCloskey said.

There’s also a construction project near the interstate that’s supposed to have retail space on the ground floor and apartments above, he described, adding that he hopes it’s open for business by late summer.

However, with 2021 revenues a major unknown, both towns are relying on grant funds to complete several projects in 2021.

Empire is looking to build a new water well that will cost at least $200,000, some of which the town will have to match; meanwhile, Silver Plume, wants to do a $350,000 road and drainage improvement project, which will require a 10% match.

“I don’t see any big increases (in revenue) unless we get more busi-

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The Oklahoma-based Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have petitioned to rename Mount Evans, seen here Friday morning from Fire PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN Tower Trail along Highway 103, to Mount Blue Sky.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes file petition to rename Mount Evans

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Oklahoma-based Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, along with conservation nonprofit The Wilderness Society, have asked that Mount Evans be renamed Mount Blue Sky. The tribes filed the official petition with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names on Nov. 30, the day after the

156th anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre.

Colorado’s then-territorial Governor John Evans is believed to have authorized the U.S. Army’s attack on the Cheyenne and Arapaho people. The exact number of fatalities is unknown with some estimates as high as 500.

Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho coordinator of the Culture Program of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, said Mount Evans’ name automatically reminds his community of the massacre and the hurt it has caused even generations later.

Meanwhile, the proposed name

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Weather Observations for Georgetown, Colorado

Week of November 30 2020 A local National Weather Service accumulated during the preceding volunteer observer makes 24 hours. T = Trace of precipitation. temperature and precipitation NR = Not Reported. “Peak wind observations each day at about 8 gust at Georgetown Lake” is the a.m. at the Georgetown Weather velocity in miles per hour and the Station. Wind observations are made time of the maximum wind gust that at Georgetown Lake. “Max” and occurred during the calendar day Weatherare Observations Georgetown, Colorado “Min” temperatures from digital forpreceding the date of observation. displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/ Historic data are based on the period Week of November 30 2020 for which statistical data Minimum Temperature System”); of record “Mean daily” temperature is the have been compiled (about 51 years A local National Weather Service volunteer observer makes temperature and precipitation observations each day at about 8 a.m. calculated average the max the“Max” period 1893-2019).

Any at the Georgetown Weatherof Station.

Wind observations are made at within Georgetown Lake. and “Min” temperatures are from digital displays of a “MMTS” (“Maximum/Minimum Temperature System”); “Mean daily” temperature is the calculated average and min.

“Total Precipitation” weather records noted based on of the max and min. “Total Precipitation” is inchesis of rainfall plus melted snow. “Snowfall” is inches of snow are that accumulated during preceding 24 hours.

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“Peak wind gust Lake” is thevalue inches oftherainfall plusT =melted snow. NR = NotaReported. comparison ofat Georgetown the observed velocity in miles per hour and the time of the maximum wind gust that occurred during the calendar day preceding the date of “Snowfall” is inches of snow that observation. Historic data are based on the period of record for which statistical data have been compiled (about 51 years within with the historical data set. the period 1893-2019). Any weather records noted are based on a comparison of the observed value with the historical data set.

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Strong visitation, online orders helping Georgetown exceed 2020 expectations 2021 budget projects flat revenues

continue to decrease. More revenues are coming from businesses close to the 15th Street roundabout.

Additionally, residents appear to be buying more online, when sales tax is applied from their home address. Georgetown has recently seen about $30,000 a month from these sales taxes, Brown and Kelsey said.

“Without mail-order sales tax revenues, (our finances) would look a whole lot different,” Kelsey said.

Meanwhile, with Christmas Market canceled, Brown and Kelsey were unsure what December revenues would look like. While July and August are Georgetown’s best for sales tax revenue, Brown said December is usually third or fourth.

Brown said businesses were anticipating some visitors the first two weekends of December, noting that the good weather would likely be a draw. Kelsey added that families might visit anyway because it’s a tradition for them.

Brown commented: “Because we’re a small town, people might consider us safer than going to the mall. … It’s going to be real interesting.”

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While there’s still one more month to go in 2020 — and a Christmas Market-less one at that — Georgetown’s revenues are slightly higher than what was budgeted, town officials confirmed.

“We had lower numbers for March and April, but the rest of the year, we’ve done either even or a little bit better as far as the sales tax (revenue) goes,” Town Administrator Kent Brown said.

He and Police Judge Lynette Kelsey said, because people were traveling closer to home during the pandemic, Georgetown’s mountain locale made it an ideal day-trip destination. Brown pointed out that the town saw a similar trend in 2009 and 2010 as the nation was in the midst of the Great Recession.

“All the recreational amenities draw people, especially when they’re feeling cooped up and just need to get out,” Kelsey said.

Regarding recent trends, Brown said revenues south of 11th Street, which includes the downtown area,

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BLUE SKY

be in honor of the tribes who were devastated by the massacre and who once called Colorado home.

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mark,” Spitler continued. “It recognizes the very people that Governor Evans sought to destroy.”

Clear Creek Commissioner Randy Wheelock said the county is able to register support or non-support for any petition to rename Mount Evans, and he wanted to ensure local stakeholders are able to submit their input.

Wheelock said the Clear Creek Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to have a work session to discuss the issue either Dec. 15 or Dec. 22.

The process Mosqueda said his community started working on this process about a year ago, as Americans became more willing to remove insensitive names and symbols so as to promote equality.

The tribes first submitted a resolution to Congress as they weren’t sure how the process worked, and later connected with Spitler, who provided guidance on filing an official petition.

While it’s been filed at the federal level, Spitler said this petition and any others to rename Colorado features will be referred to the Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board.

The state advisory board, which was disbanded in 2016 and reformed earlier this year, makes a recommendation and the final decision rests with the U.S. Board of Geographic Names.

Spitler believed the state advisory board would start evaluating all the pending petitions in the first half of

Randy Wheelock, a commissioner for Clear Creek County, and Fred Mosqueda, Arapaho Coordinator of the Culture Program of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, meet at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site on Nov. 29. COURTESY PHOTO

2021, and hoped that would allow the federal board to decide on the Mount Blue Sky petition before 2022.

In addition to the tribes’ suggested replacement name, there are at least three others for Mount Evans, Wheelock said.

Mount Rosalie was the name landscape painter and first-known summiter Albert Bierstadt gave the peak in honor of his future wife, and was the mountain’s unofficial name until 1895.

Mount Soule would be in honor of U.S. Army Captain Silas Soule, who refused to participate in the Sand Creek Massacre.

Mount Cheyenne-Arapaho would

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The local level When the Clear Creek County Tourism Bureau shared news of the Mount Blue Sky petition on its Facebook page last week, the comments demonstrated Coloradans’ mixed feelings about renaming the mountain.

Many felt changing the name was a drastic measure and said the name should be left alone, commenting that it would always be Mount Evans to them.

Some, however, were in favor, saying it was reasonable given Evans’ involvement in the Sand Creek Massacre. A few commented the name was appropriate given how prominently blue the sky can be at the summit, while others wondered whether it could be restored to whatever name the local tribes first called it, such as Alaska’s Denali that was previously named Mount McKinley.

Wheelock said he knew residents on both sides of the issue, but wasn’t sure whether Clear Creek was more for or against renaming Mount Evans.

If any of the petitions are approved, signage, maps and emergency services equipment will have to be updated.

While the U.S. Forest Service would see greater expenses, Wheelock said the county has estimated it’d cost about $1,000 to replace signage and update maps if both Mount Evans and Squaw Pass and its related items are renamed.

Of the four petitions he’s aware of, he said Mount Blue Sky is his personal favorite, and based on what he knows now, he would vote to support the Mount Blue Sky petition. However, he wants to discuss the matter with his fellow commissioners and the public first, and hear whether the Ute Tribes — who once lived in Clear Creek — had a preference.

“For 125 years, we’ve memorialized the name of the man that authorized (the Sand Creek Massacre),” he said. “… When I’m on that mountain, that name means little to me. … But, that name means more to the people who still carry that pain in their hearts.”

Mosqueda added that, in petitioning to change the name, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are not looking to change history, but rather ensure that it’s told truthfully.

“I think everybody would be better off looking at a mountain that doesn’t have shame or hurt to it,” he said, “because it’s such a beautiful place.”

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DEC. 9 “All People Considered” on KYGT (102.7 and 103.9 FM) will feature a program with Yaisa Banek (Laurie Beckel’s daughter) and her story about life interrupted with the COVID-19 pandemic. APC can also be streamed at www.clearcreekradio.com.

DEC. 10 The Clear Creek Democrats will meet virtually on Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Visit clearcreekdems.org to get the link.

THROUGH DEC. 17 Keller Williams is hosting a toy drive through Dec. 17. If you want to donate toys, contact Debbra Abeyta at agent442585@mailer.kw.com. Someone can pick up toys or you can drop them off at the Keller Williams office at 2712 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs.

ONGOING A video of the 2019 Christmas Cantata is available to watch for free during the holidays. This concert was filmed in January 2020 at First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, and it is made available by the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program. Watch the performance at https://youtube.com/ watch?v=be/8wbOLwg21Bk. DriveSafe Driving Schools is hosting its 2020-21 scholarship competition to award a $1,500 scholarship to a student who plans to attend college in 2021. The application deadline is March 1, 2021, and the winner will be notified by April 15. To apply, students must complete the application and submit a qualifying entry of either an essay or other creative expression posted on social media. For more information and complete competition rules, visit DriveSafeColorado.com/ scholarship.

Young people ages 12 to 20 can get free counseling through an Evergreen-based organization called Resilience 1220. Comprised of licensed therapists, Resilience 1220 serves individuals and groups in Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, Idaho Springs, and Georgetown. They also facilitate several school and community groups to build life skills in wellness and resilience among youth. For more information, or to schedule a counseling session, visit www.Resilience1220. org, email Resilience1220@gmail.com or call 720-282-1164.

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Some help is given, but more is needed In a quick-and-efficient three-day special session last week, the General Assembly put approximately $300 million back into Colorado’s economy with funds targeted for those who’ve been most impacted economically by the COVID-19 crisis.

When the legislature passed the budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year in June, economic forecasts were at their worst. As state revenues are better in the first half of the year than had been predicted, resources became available to help those who had been impacted most by the pandemic. The 10-bill, bipartisan specifically targeted package will put additional funds into the economy with hopes that it will save businesses on the brink of failure and help people until Congress acts or the economy can get back to normal.

Restaurants and bars will receive the most benefits as they will be

able to keep state sales tax revenues they collect from November through February and are eligible for grants that will be administered through counties with the most severe pandemicrelated restrictions. Other small businesses are also eligible for grants. AddiGREG tionally, there are ROMBERG specific opporCOLUMNIST tunities for arts organizations and minority-owned businesses.

Funds are also available for childcare providers and food banks and to provide assistance with utility bills, broadband funding for schools and housing. To allow funds to be accessed more quickly and to save

administrative costs, most of the programs will piggyback on previous distribution efforts.

Some lawmakers expressed consternation that the package was picking winners and losers as it targeted specific entities for state aid instead of distributing funds to all Coloradans. While it’s a reasonable concern, the fact is that winners and losers (as least to the degree that the virus has affected all of us) have already been chosen by how different people and industries have been harmed differently. Given the relatively small amount of money that was available, it was imperative that the most dramatic needs be prioritized.

Bills to limit powers of the governor during states of emergencies and to shift public education funds away from schools and to parents were introduced by Republican legislators but were quickly dis-

patched. While the final result of the special session was bipartisan and cooperative, there was a partisan undercurrent in the House of Representatives that included a call for businesses to violate health orders as form of social disobedience and several legislators refusing to were masks.

Colorado state government should be commended for doing what it could in the special session to provide assistance to its most needy people and businesses. But the people of our state’s needs are much greater than what was able to be accomplished. Unless and until broader resources are made available by the federal government, there will continue to be significant needs by many Coloradans.

Greg Romberg is president of Romberg and Associates. He lives in Evergreen with his wife, Laurie.

returned to sender. Fill in the blanks on the next page where it will ask did the mail piece contain, select correct address. Then choose the date of the problem. Then you will be able to file your complaint.

A few of us in Georgetown have submitted complaints through both these means starting in October and have received replies of concern and offers to “fix” the issue from both offices. However, they need more of us to contact them with specific instances and examples.

Which specific addresses are being affected? Which vendors? Which delivery companies? Which government agencies?

Let’s all of us act now and get this resolved.

Jeannette Peterson, Georgetown

and the Safeway store in Idaho Springs. Unfortunately, because Clear Creek is in a “red” severe risk status, Georgetown Christmas Market had to be canceled this year, and having a Red Kettle at the Safeway store appears to be too high of a risk.

What all this means is that all of the money we collect during December stays in Clear Creek and helps our local residents. In past years, we have collected between $2,000 and $3,000/per year. We will not have that money available in 2021, and this will force us to be more frugal with the help that we can provide; we don’t want to do that. It has already been a tough year and we are seeing even more need. Your local Salvation Army must be able to respond to these needs.

What can Salvation Army do? Not as much without your help! What can YOU do? You can help Salvation Army help more people, by finding it in your heart to donate, by sending a check (of any amount) to:

Salvation Army Extension Unit P.O. Box 1622 Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452 Please do not send cash.

We thank you, as always, from the bottom of our hearts. Please stay well, stay safe and have a happy holiday season.

Your Clear Creek County Salvation Army Committee — Donna Kline, Lynette Kelsey, Stephanie McCaulley

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Address issues in Georgetown?

Georgetown residents are you having problems with your physical address not being recognized by delivery services, online vendors and government entities? Now is the time to act! We have people listening and ready to help.

Please contact our Congressman Joe Neguse at CongressmanJoeNeguse@mail.house.gov.

In addition, file a complaint on the USPS website at www.usps.com.

Specifically, address the fact that you are encountering difficulties because your physical address is “unverifiable” by certain delivery companies and government agencies. Offer specific examples.

Follow these steps to get to the right screen for the complaint. Go to www.usps.com. Scroll down to contact us and then click on email us. From there, select where is my mail? It will ask you if the package was destined for a U.S. address, click yes. From there, select daily mail delivery followed by mail was

Clear Creek Salvation Army needs help

In past years, December has been the month that our local Salvation Army has had the Red Kettles out at the Georgetown Christmas Market

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Gray wolves in Colorado?

I believe that the voters who voted yes on Proposition 114 deserve to receive the initial shipments of crates of “cuddly critters” from Canada delivered to their own doorsteps!

But seriously now, why do we have a CPW staff of professional wildlife biologists, as well as the Colorado Wildlife Commission, be overruled by a vote of the mostly clueless general public?

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LOCAL BUSINESS

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BizBeat: Idaho Springs tattoo shop offers artwork of all kinds

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Eddie Goodteacher doesn’t limit himself to one art form.

Along with being a tattoo artist for nearly 35 years, Goodteacher also does chainsaw carvings, etchings, woodburnings and silversmithing.

Everything in Golden Nugget Tattoo at 1801 Miner St. in Idaho Springs is handmade and almost all of his work is custom-made for his clients.

Goodteacher, who recently moved to Colorado from Nebraska, was visiting the area with his wife in June. After sightseeing and enjoying the local cuisine, they passed by the Miner Street building and saw the “for rent” sign.

“And that’s all it took,” he said.

Golden Nugget opened on July 9, and since then Goodteacher said he’s seen a mixture of locals and visitors coming in for tattoos and other types of artwork. While locals might’ve been a bit tentative about his shop at first, Goodteacher feels the community has accepted him now.

As far as he’s aware, Golden Nugget is the first tattoo shop in Idaho Springs and possibly the first one in the county, he said. It is definitely the only current one in Clear Creek.

Overall, he said, the level of business has been living up to his expectations.

As for tattoo designs, Goodteacher said he can do anything a client can dream up. There’s a $35 minimum for tiny tattoos while larger pieces are $75 an hour.

The most common tattoos are smaller ones, but he’s recently been working on a lot of sleeves. He described one woman who came to get her first tattoo and later wanted her whole arm done.

Similarly, Goodteacher said he can carve, etch or craft just about anything people might want. He recommended that patrons visit the shop and let him know exactly what they want, saying, “It’s hard to tell what people want over the phone or Internet.”

Golden Nugget Tattoo is open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit the shop’s Facebook page.

Pickaxe Pizza making new location ‘forever home’ Idaho Springs’ Pickaxe Pizza is back with a bigger and better location just across the street from their old Miner Street storefront.

The former location closed in January 2019 as the team began building the new location at 1640 Miner St., which opened in late October.

“This will be our forever home,” owner Bruce Boynton said.

While the former location was rented, Pickaxe bought its two current buildings, which Boynton said are the oldest standing structures in Idaho Springs. The new kitchen also

Fred Nelson of Idaho Springs shows off the trout design Eddie Goodteacher did earlier this year. Nelson returned Saturday for his fourth Golden Nugget tattoo.

PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Pickaxe Pizza staff members and customers enjoy the spacious interior at the restaurant’s new location. PHOTO BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

features two wood-fired ovens while the former locale only had one.

With restrictions on indoor seating, Pickaxe Pizza is putting up heaters and picnic tables in its patio area. It also continues to offer takeout and deliver food and alcohol.

Boynton said Pickaxe’s delivery range will soon expand to encompass the whole area between Floyd Hill and Empire.

Right now, the restaurant is offering a slightly abbreviated menu, but it will be expanded when dine-in

returns.

When that happens, Boynton hopes customers will enjoy the full bar, ample seating, mining-themed décor, arcade games and pool tables.

He plans to host a pool league circuit, offer mining excursions and gold-panning, and generally provide things for locals to do.

Overall, Boynton said of reopening, “We’re back, and we didn’t give up.”

Pickaxe Pizza is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays; closed Tuesdays;

Big B’s Soup & Grilled Cheese reopens Thursday Those who have been craving Brian Ormerod’s green chili and Cubano sandwiches won’t have to wait much longer.

Big B’s Soup & Grilled Cheese at 2448 Colorado Blvd. will reopen for to-go orders Thursday. The restaurant has been closed since March.

The menu has been changed and the sandwiches have been modified to make them more to-go friendly, but Ormerod said the high-quality of his soups, salads and sandwiches will remain the same.

“It’s the same great product, just a little different vessel,” he said of changing the types of bread for some sandwiches. “We’re very excited to be back in the game. It’s been such a weird time.”

Ormerod explained that he waited so long to reopen because he was trying to see what would happen with the pandemic and various closures. It’s also given him time to think and reinvent the restaurant to some degree, he described.

While the restaurant doesn’t have delivery, he said customers can order online ahead of time, so their food will be ready when they arrive.

Big B’s new hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays through Tuesdays.

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Police Blotter Police Blotter: Crime Calls from Nov. 23-29 • Wednesday, Nov. 25 —An Idaho Springs identified a stolen vehicle parked in the 2800 Block of Miner Street. The incident resulted in a pursuit in which the suspect evaded the officer after causing substantial damage to the patrol vehicle. The case remains open.

• Friday, Nov. 27 — Georgetown police was conducting a traffic stop in the 1500 block of Argentine Street when the driver in the vehicle reportedly attempted to flee. The vehicle was stopped before a full pur-

suit took place, and the driver was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges without further incident.

• Friday, Nov. 27 — Empire police responded to a civil issue by conducting several welfare checks on a resident who claimed to be terminally ill and unable to take care of their elderly parent. Throughout the weekend, officers worked with the county’s Human Services department to address the issue by removing the elderly parent so the resident could seek medical treatment.

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• Saturday, Nov. 28 — Empire police received a report of suspicious activity involving a man looking into yards along Main Street. He knocked on a resident’s door and claimed to be out of gas, which the resident thought was suspicious.

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which the Board of Selectmen was scheduled to approve Tuesday, officials projected the sales tax revenues will remain flat from the 2020 budget. The plan is to keep an eye on the revenues, as Georgetown did this year, and make adjustments if they start to fall short of projections, Brown described.

The only major project is a $500,000 street resurfacing and improvement project that will be funded by Road & Bridge monies left over from 2019 and 2020, Brown said.

Smaller projects include fixing the bridge rails on the 22nd Street Bridge and refreshing Strousse Park.

Brown said the latter still needs finalized construction documents and full certification of appropriateness from the Design Review Commission because the current one is conditional. Once that happens, the Board of Selectmen can put the construction out for bid, with Brown hoping that would happen by March.

On the staffing side, Brown and Kelsey said Georgetown will add a fourth police officer to its department in 2021 and a seasonal parks

employee.

Brown clarified that, while the parks employee is dependent on revenues meeting projections, the fourth officer is definite. The position has been in the works since at least the 2019 budgeting process, he said, adding that the increasing number of residents and visitors makes it necessary.

Georgetown has also budgeted purchasing removable barriers for special events, including another pedestrian mall downtown.

While staff members removed the pedestrian mall two weeks ago after Christmas Market was canceled, both Brown and Kelsey said it could return this spring and/or summer.

“I thought it was quite successful,” Kelsey continued. “It presented some challenges for some businesses, and we’re aware of that. …

I think it was a really nice feature to have a lot of room to spread out and give people room to wander and enjoy the town.”

Overall, Kelsey said she and her colleagues are available to help any resident or business owner in need.

She encouraged those struggling financially to contact the county, and those needing mental health resources to call the Jefferson Center for Mental Health at 303-425-0300.

Kelsey added, “No one should be sitting alone, wondering, `Where can I turn?’”

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nesses,” Koch said.

Empire’s finances Every day in 2020 has been a balancing act for Koch and her colleagues, she described, saying, “There’s not a lot of fat (in the budget) to trim.”

The town had to scale down its Main Street project from repaving to patching the road. Empire found $30,000 in its budget to ensure that project could happen this year, she said.

In drafting its 2021 budget, Koch said the town is projecting about the same revenues between 2020 and 2021.

On the expenditure side, Empire is planning to complete the water well project, rework the cemetery using special funds, and lease a new patrol vehicle for the police department.

Chief John Stein added that he’s budgeting $30,000 in dispatch fees, which is a massive increase from previous years.

“Our fees are jumping, and our tax revenues have plummeted with COVID,” he said. “Grants don’t cover loss of revenue. … I’m not sure if we’ll be able to get ammo for the department (next year). We’ll have to get a grant for that or something.”

Along with ammunition, Stein added that he’s either received or is applying for grants to fund bullet-

proof vests, training, and Narcan, which helps with opioid overdoses.

Overall, he said that he’s been more successful with the smaller grant applications.

As Empire transitions into 2021, Koch said she and her fellow officials will remain focused on supporting local businesses and drawing more people into town.

“We are open for business and hoping to expand,” she said.

Silver Plume’s situation Overall, Silver Plume’s 2020 sales tax revenues are slightly better than what was projected, which is better than anyone expected, McCloskey described.

Considering that the railroad’s Silver Plume gift shop was only open on weekends and The Bread Bar and Plume Coffee Bar were closed more often, he conjectured the dispensary made up most of the difference.

Fortunately, the town didn’t have any major projects planned in 2020 except for a $40,000 roof repair on the small town hall, which was partly covered by the town’s insurance, he said.

Like Empire, Silver Plume is also anticipating its 2021 revenues will be about the same as 2020’s.

Along with the street and drainage project, McCloskey said the town has also budgeted some improvements to its vehicles and board room.

“I would like to get some roadwork done and get our streets in a little bit better shape,” he continued, “but otherwise, it’s business as usual.”

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Holiday fire safety advice from the pros Simple tips and reminders to keep your season merry

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The holidays are here and in a year like no other, some things remain a constant. Risk of home fires (excluding wildfire) goes up. According to data compiled by the National Fire Protection Association, the number one cause of home fires every year is cooking, which caused an average of 172,900 reported home structure fires per year (49% of all reported home fires in the US) from 2014-2018. These fires resulted in an average of 550 civilian deaths per year. Christmas Day and Christmas Eve trail only Thanksgiving with the highest number of home fires caused by cooking each year.

To prevent cooking fires, experts advise cooking with caution, avoiding cooking when you’ve consumed alcohol or are tired. Stay in the kitchen while frying, boiling, grilling or broiling. And checking on food, baking or roasting in an oven, frequently. It’s also important to keep things like oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging and towels away from the stovetop. To extin-

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Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

Turn off all light strings and decorations when leaving or going to bed.

Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.

guish a small grease fire, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turn off the burner. For an oven fire, they recommend turning off the heat and leaving the oven door closed.

Erin Bravo, Community Education Specialist at West Metro Fire Rescue says the department relies on statistics the NFPA provides when discussing seasonal risks.

Aside from kitchen fires, the NFPA reports that on average, during the same 2014-2018 timeframe, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 930 home fires each year caused by decorations and Christmas trees. Decorations accounting for nearly 83% of those fires. The resulting destruction was significant with an estimated four deaths, 44 injuries and $21 million in property damage each year.

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Classified Line Ad CURRENTLY (Deadline 5 pm on Thursdays) ENCUMBERED BY THE or a CLEAR CREEK FIRE LIEN OF THE DEED OF AUTHORITY Business Directory/ TRUST. NOTICE AS TO NOTICE OF SALE ClassifiedBUDGET Display Ad The current PROPOSED holder of the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Deadline 5 pm on Thursdays) Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described Call Ruth at 303.350.1036 Notice is hereby given that a proherein, has filed Notice of posed Draft budget has been subor email Election and Demand for sale mitted to the Board of Directors ruth@evergreenco.comas provided by law and in of the Clear Creek Fire Authority for the ensuing year of 2021. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Clear Creek Fire Authority where same is open for public inspection. The Draft budget will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at Station 1, 681 County Rd. 308 Dumont, CO on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 6:30p.m.

Any interested person may inspect the proposed budget during regular business hours at the Fire Authority office and file or register any comments thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Board of Directors Clear Creek Fire Authority, Colorado Published in the Clear Creek Courant November 25, December 2 and 9, 2020 L-1125-005 COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2020-005 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 22, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Clear Creek records.

Original Grantor(s): John Webb and Nikay Webb Original Beneficiary(ies): Walnut Valley Log Homes, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Walnut Valley Log Homes, LLC, an Ohio limited liability company Date of Deed of Trust: March 14, 2017 County of Recording: Clear Creek Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 15, 2017 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 283556 Book: 932 Page: 163 Original Principal Amount: $26,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,599.90 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101 (4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Please see Exhibit A attached Also known by street and number as: N/A Miners Candle Road, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY

said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 01/21/2021, at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 11/25/2020 Last Publication: 12/23/2020 Name of Publication: The Clear Creek Courant IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/22/2020 Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado /s/ Carol Lee (seal) By: Carol Lee, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Richard L. Garnett #8289 Richard L. Garnett, P.C. 1536 Miner Street, Suite One, P.O. Box 656, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303) 567-2456 Attorney File # Walnut Valley Foreclosure The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

Exhibit A Parcel A: The Surface rights only in and to the following described properties: The Montezuma Lode Mining Claim, The Fat Purse Lode, All of the above being covered under U.S. Survey 14761, Excepting therefrom all mineral rights as well as any portion in conflict with Survey No.s 331, 8938, 8939, 1145, 1354,1454, 1455, 1462, 1639, 1640, 1641, 1649, 12517, 12974,14577B and 14853 and further excepting the Monte Christo, Psalm of Life, New Discovery and Necla, Stella, Silent Friend, Ward, Benton, Burton and Olympic Lode claims, Survey No. 12674 as disclosed by United States Patent recorded in Book 142 at Page 96.

County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado.

Parcel B: The Surface rights only in and to the following described

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property: Puritan #14761A, Section 29, Township 3 South, Range 73 West, Mining District Montana and Morris, Excepting therefrom all mineral rights as well as any portion in conflict with Survey No.s 331, 8938, 8939, 1145, 1354,1454, 1455, 1462, 1639, 1640, 1641, 1649, 12517, 12974,14577B and 14853 and further excepting the Monte Christo, Psalm of Life, New Discovery and Necla, Stella, Silent Friend, Ward, Benton, Burton and Olympic Lode claims, Survey No. 12674 as disclosed by United States Patent recorded in Book 142 at Page 96.

County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado.

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TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, 01/28/2021, at The Clear Creek County Public Trustee’s Office, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, Colorado, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

First Publication: 12/2/2020 Last Publication: 12/30/2020 Name of Publication: The Clear Creek Courant IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 09/29/2020 Carol Lee, Public Trustee in and for the County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado /s/ Carol Lee [seal] By: Carol Lee, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 Janeway Law Firm, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024940 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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L-1202-006 COMBINED NOTICE – PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2020-006 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 29, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Clear Creek records.

Original Grantor(s): JEFFERY A HARR Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23 Date of Deed of Trust: May 15, 2006 County of Recording: Clear Creek Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 02, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 238874 Book: 754 Page: 001 Original Principal Amount: $157,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $85,507.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101 (4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOTS 2 AND 5, CASTLEWOOD WEST, CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 28 ASPENWOOD LN, EVERGREEN, CO 80439-4614.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN INVITATION TO BID ON COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES FOR 2021 Clear Creek County is soliciting bids for publishing of its 2021 County Legal Notices. Interested parties are invited to submit bids to the Board of County Commissioners, Clear Creek County, P.O. Box 2000, Georgetown, CO 80444.

Sealed bids must be received no later than 12:00 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2019. Please indicate “Sealed Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The Board of Commissioners is requesting that you submit subscription totals by Zip Code. Out of state subscriptions may be combined in one “Out of State” total. Please separate newspaper stand sales from paid subscriptions. Also, please provide a copy of your annual report. Clear Creek County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any irregularities in the bids and is not obligated to accept the lowest bid. Bids will be opened on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO.

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To place a PUBLIC connecting NOTICE or Randall Wheelock, Chairman LEGAL Advertisement Meeting ID: 9698686137 Board of County Commissioners Passcode: 362400 Please call Bobi at Published in the Clear Creek Cou303.659.2522 One tap mobile rant December 2 and 9, 2020 +13462487799, or email 9698686137#, 0#, 362400# US (Houston) Clear Creek County Hazard legals@evergreenco.com Mitigation Plan +16699006833, 9698686137#, 0#, 362400# Jose) Clear Creek County Hazard (Deadline 5 pmUSon(San Thusdays) Mitigation Committee

Request for Proposals Proposal Deadline Friday, December XX, 2020 4:30 PM Mail Proposal to: Clear Creek Clerk and Recorder c/o Brenda Corbett P.O. Box 2000 405 Argentine St. Georgetown, CO 80444 TABLE OF CONTENTS LEGAL NOTICE 3 GENERAL CONDITIONS 5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 5 I. EVENT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION 5 II. SCOPE OF WORK 5 III. Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S REQUIRED: 8 IV. EXPECTED END PRODUCT 9 V. TIMELINE OF PROJECT 9 VI. PERSONNEL 9 VII. EQUIPMENT 9 IX PRICING 9 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 10 I. Submittal Page (Please include this checklist) 10 II. Company Data 10 III. Experience 10 IV Proposed cost detail for a delivery of one (1) MultiJurisdictional Hazard 10 Identification and Risk Assessment for the area as described. 10 PROPOSAL EVALUATION 11 Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated on the following minimum criteria: 11 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 11 I. Bidder Responsibility 11 II. Award of Bid ............12 Information OnlyClear Creek Professional Services Agreement........................12 Legal Notice Clear Creek County Request for Proposals Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Notice is hereby given that the Clear Creek County will accept proposals for update of a MultiJurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Those interested in submitting a proposal may attend or conference call into a pre- proposal conference meeting to be held virtually, Zoom information listed below on Thursday, 12.XX.2020 at 1:30 PM. This will be the only opportunity for individuals interested in submitting a proposal to clarify and meet with Clear Creek County Hazard Mitigation Committee.

Please contact J. Thomas at jthomas@clearcreeksheriff.us / (970)4096388 if there is difficulty connecting to Zoom meeting and /or phone-in the meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/9698686137

Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) Meeting ID: 969 868 6137 One (1) original and four (4) complete copies of the proposal, clearly marked “MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update” will be received by the Clear Creek County Clerk and Recorder on or prior to Friday, December4, 2020, 4:30 PM.at 405 Argentine St. Georgetown, CO 80444. Additionally, please submit one electronic copy (PDF) of the proposal to jthomas@ clearcreeksheriff.us. One week after the closing time, the proposals shall be opened by the Clear Creek County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (CCCHMPC, see list below of CCHMPC members) and considered based on criteria outlined within this document, see proposal evaluation. Proposals received after the closing time shall not be considered.

CCCHMP Committee members: BoCC Rep/CCC Assessor/CCC Clerk& Recorder/CCC Coroner/ CCC Emergency Management/ CCC Emergency Services/CCC Facilities Director/CCC Finance/ CCC Human Resources/ CCC Human Services/CCC Information Technology/CCC Planning/Zoning/CCC Public & Environmental Health/CCC Public Works/CCC School District/CCC Sheriff’s Office/ CCC Strategic & Community Planning/CCC Treasurer/ CC Fire Authority/CSU Extension/ DFPC/DSHEM/Empire/Mayor/ EmpirePD/Evergreen FireDistrict/ EPA/Georgetown Administrator/ Georgetown PD/ I d a h o Springs Administrator/Idaho Springs PD/Gilpin County Emergency Management/Red Cross/USFS/Silverplume Mayor/ and additional private companies For additional questions concerning proposal specifications contact: J. Thomas at jthomas@ clearcreeksheiff.us or by phone 970-409-6388.

The proposal shall be awarded by Clear Creek County. Proposers shall not be allowed to attend the award of proposal meeting. All proposers will be notified of the proposal results via email.

Clear Creek County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in proposals, and to accept the proposals deemed, Board of County Commissioners to be in the best interest of the taxpayers of Clear Creek County.

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(MBDA) and Bidnetdirect.com process. The contractor will be (Deadline 5 pm on Thursdays) responsible to the Clear Creek or a Clear Creek County MultiCounty Project Manager for the Business Directory/ Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation following four stages: Organizing Plan Update Classified Display Ad Resources; Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA); (Deadline 5 pm on Thursdays) General Conditions Developing a Mitigation Strategy; and Plan Adoption, Monitoring Call Ruth at 303.350.1036 Clear Creek County is requesting & Evaluation. The contractor will or email written proposals from qualified maintain its project management ruth@evergreenco.com vendors to coordinate logistics role until FEMA approves the plan and delivery of one (1), Multiupdate. The contractor will assist Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation the County Project Manager, as Plan Update. The delivery of the necessary, with documentation final plan draft to Clear Creek for grant management, to County will take place no later include quarterly progress than September 30, 2021. Clear reports, reimbursements for Creek County desires to receive contractual fees, and time spent plan approval from FEMA by towards eligible in-kind activities December 19, 2021. with participating jurisdiction representatives.

This request is for professional services.

The terms “bid’ C. Plan Development and “bidder” refer to the rates Tasks. The proposed planning provided in the proposal and the project has four tasks: proposer, respectively. The term 1) Task 1.

Organize “vendor” refers to the successful Resources.

The plan will proposer awarded the project. document the planning process Refer all questions regarding used to develop the plan the project, selection, award and update and how the plan will be contact J. Thomas at jthomas@ maintained within a five-year clearcreeksheriff.us/ 970-409cycle, including the following 6388 information: Project Description I. EVENT AND DESCRIPTION

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The project will develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update for Clear Creek County that meets the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000, 44 CFR 201.6 and the most current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “how-to” planning guidance. The plan will meet the most current FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool requirements, attached and made a part of this Statement of Work(https://www.fema.gov/ sites/default/files/2020-06/femalocal-mitigation-plan-reviewguide_09_30_2011.pdf).

In addition, the plan will be aligned with the 2018 State of Colorado Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Clear Creek County’s previous All Hazard Mitigation Plan, adopted and approved by FEMA in 2016, expires in 2021. The new plan will be an update of the current plan, and the previous plan (https:// www.colorado.gov/pacific/mars/ north-central-region-co)should be reviewed and pertinent information brought forward into the new plan.

II. SCOPE OF WORK A. This will be a multijurisdictional plan. At a minimum, the following cities, towns, and organizations are anticipated to be participating jurisdictions (as defined by FEMA) in this multijurisdictional plan update: 1) Clear Creek County 2) City of Idaho Springs 3) Town of Empire 4) Town of Georgetown 5) Town of Silver Plume 6)Clear Creek Fire Authority B. Clear Creek County will procure a contractor with FEMA grant funds to facilitate the planning process, identify the data requirements, conduct research, develop and facilitate the public input process, document the planning process, produce the draft and final plan document, and facilitate the plan adoption

a) Clear Creek County will establish a planning team to oversee the development of the plan. The planning team will include representatives from: participating jurisdictions, local elected officials, local and regional agencies involved in hazard mitigation activities, agencies that have the authority to regulate development, neighboring communities, and other public, private, and non-profit interests. b) Each jurisdiction’s participation in the planning process and how they met FEMA’s participation requirements. c) An action plan, involving a variety of methods, for public involvement and comment during the plan development tasks and a public review/comment period. The plan will document both the process and results. d) Which plans, studies, reports, and technical information were reviewed and incorporated. This could include local comprehensive plans, local ordinances, Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs), warning systems, Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs), public education initiatives, local building codes and zoning ordinances, Floodplain Management Plans, and others. e) The participating jurisdictions’ implementation and maintenance of the current plan since FEMA’s approval. f) How each jurisdiction will continue public participation and monitor, evaluate, and update the plan within a five-year cycle.

2) Task 2.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). The updated plan will include an assessment of the changes in development in hazard prone areas and how the vulnerability of each jurisdiction has been affected. The updated plan will also include hazard events that have occurred and any other appropriate changes in data and analysis since the last plan was developed. The HIRA will include the following information, at a minimum: a) Updated or new descriptions of the natural hazards (and additional humancaused or technological hazards

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if so desired) affecting each participating jurisdiction, as needed. Analysis of how hazards vary across jurisdictions, if applicable. b) Updated information on the location, extent, and previous occurrences of each hazard affecting each jurisdiction. c) Updates on any hazard events that have occurred since the last plan date. d) Updated information on the probability of future hazard events. e) An overall summary for each jurisdiction’s vulnerability to each hazard. Rate the impact, for example high, medium, or low and explain the rating system used and the process followed to achieve the ranking. f) For each jurisdiction, describe in general each hazard’s impact on buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities, and the vulnerable population. g) Describe vulnerability in terms of types and numbers of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insured properties, to include repetitive loss (RL) and severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties, located in the identified hazard areas. Include information regarding insured values and previous claims. h) Include the most current FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) in plan, if available. i) Based on best available data, provide updated information on the vulnerability of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities for each jurisdiction. Specify the types and numbers of buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities. j) Based on best available data, provide estimated potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures, describing the methodology used to prepare the estimate. k) Based on best available data, describe vulnerability in terms of land use and development trends. l) Based on best available data, analyze the economic impacts from potential hazards. m) Based on best available data, describe how potential climate adaptation may impact each jurisdiction’s current and future vulnerability to specific hazards. n) Document each jurisdiction’s existing capabilities (authorities, policies, programs, and resources) related to hazard mitigation, and its ability to expand on and improve these existing tools.

3) Task 3.

Develop a Mitigation Strategy. Each jurisdiction will participate in the development of a mitigation strategy that reflects the results of the risk assessment and includes the following: a) Overall goals for reducing risk in the planning area.

The participating jurisdictions may also create objectives as part of the mitigation strategy. The plan will describe how the planning team reviewed, and if applicable, updated the goals and objectives. b) The plan update will describe mitigation actions in the current plan, identifying which are complete, incomplete (and why), deleted, or continued for each

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jurisdiction. c) Specific mitigation actions and projects to reduce the impacts identified in the risk assessment, with an emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure for each jurisdiction.

There must be new identifiable action items for each jurisdiction seeking adoption of the plan. d) A description of each jurisdiction’s participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP requirements, as appropriate. e) A description of how the jurisdictions will prioritize and implement the mitigation actions identified for each jurisdiction.

4) Task 4. Plan Adoption, Monitoring, and Evaluation. The plan will describe a process for adopting, monitoring, and evaluating this plan update, to include a) The method and schedule for monitoring and evaluating the plan, including progress on action items, updates to the HIRA or mitigation goals and objectives, and adding new mitigation actions before the next plan update. b) The process to incorporate the mitigation plan into other local planning mechanisms for each jurisdiction, and how the previous mitigation plan elements were incorporated into the same. c) A strategy for continued public participation. d) Clear Creek County will submit the draft plan and completed FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Tool to the DHSEM Mitigation Planning Team for review of compliance with FEMA HMP requirements.

DHSEM will forward the plan to FEMA Region VIII for review and Approvable Pending Adoption (APA) status. The contractor will make revisions to the plan as required by DHSEM and FEMA (Note- These changes may be required after final payment is made to the contractor in order to maximize the grant award, but final payment does not relieve the contractor of delivery of a FEMA approved plan). Upon receiving APA status, all participating jurisdictions will formally adopt the plan and provide their resolutions of adoption to DHSEM within three months. DHSEM will provide local resolutions to FEMA for final plan approval.

III. Q U A L I F I C AT I O N S REQUIRED: All proposals will be evaluated

by Clear Creek County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and Clear Creek County Office of Emergency Management representatives and/or designees.

Selection will be based on the following criteria: 1) Cost and Pricing 2) S p e c i a l i z e d experience and technical competence of proposed project team 3) P r o p o s e d methodology 4) Knowledge of Clear Creek County 5) Performance record and references IV. EXPECTED END PRODUCT The expected end product will be

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NOTICE or an updated FEMA Approved Multi- PUBLIC A. Company name Jurisdictional Natural Hazards LEGAL Advertisement Mitigation Plan. The HMP must Please B. Addresscall Bobi at meet all provisions of the current FEMA Review Tool and address 303.659.2522 the steps in most current FEMA or email C. Contact person “how-to” planning guidance.

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A draft of the 2. Location fax 1 project suitable for the planning c committee’s review and comment E. E-mail (address toH must be complete no later than receive RFP addenda or additional2 August 2, 2021. The committee criteria) n review period will last from August F. Other locations to3 2 to 16, 2021 p be used (e.g., for billing) l 2.

A draft of the project suitable for public review and (Name, address, phone, fax) C comment must be complete no III. Experience m later than August 27, 2021. The A. Number of years public review period will last from developing hazard mitigation August 30 to September 13, 2021 plans 1 t 3.

A second draft with B. Contractor experience2 updated content from public in specific areas 1. a review must be complete no later All contractor resumes anda than September 20, 2021 certifications of personnel3 assigned to work on the plan p 4.

The final draft for including number ofc submission to DHSEM and FEMA plans developed in last 54 must be completed by September years e 30, 2021 C. Referrals 5 List of clients, within the last threet 5.

A FEMA approval years, to include contact names6 letter is desired by December 19, and phone s 2021 numbers from host agency including: D VI. PERSONNEL 1.

Service provided C ( ) The Vendor’s personnel shall be 2.

Client organization qualified, trained and available ( ) E to accomplish the Scope of 3.

Scale of projecta Work in a professional manner (include number of participants,( and in compliance with all and size of project ( ) 1 applicable federal, state and local and size of project) c requirements.

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Contact name andT number ( ) VII. EQUIPMENT S D. S p e c i a l The Vendor shall provide Considerations I all materials and equipment O necessary to accomplish the 1. Describe any attribute of yourc Scope of Work. firm that would enhance this c proposal ( ) H VIII. R E F E R E N C E 2. Relevant experience workingw MATERIAL with Clear Creek County, if any C ( ) p The Vendor will ensure compliance 4 with the following references: E. Methodology Detail T The Multi-Jurisdictional Natural G Hazards Mitigation Plan must e meet the requirements of the ( ) p Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, j 44 CFR 201.6 and the most IV Proposed cost detailt current FEMA “how-to” planning for a delivery of one (1) Multiguidance.

Jurisdictional Hazard R ( ) p IX PRICING Identification andd The provided pricing must include Risk Assessment for the area ast the following: described. a b 1.

All contractor fees for V Verification that theb plan development Respondent is registered and inf 2.

Travel expenses (to good standing on the ( )s include lodging and meals) Federal System for Award 3.

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Bidders must provide the following information in the order listed below. Please respond to each section on a separate page, in the order listed. Use this page as a checklist to be sure all information is included. PROPOSALS NOT RECEIVED IN THIS FORMAT MAY BE CONSIDERED NONRESPONSIVE. Please check below to indicate the information is included in your package (√) I.Submittal Page (Please include this checklist) II. Company Data

C s n Proposals meeting the minimumo specifications will be evaluated inT the following manner: s p Evaluation Criteria Proposals will be evaluated on the followingT minimum criteria: M a A. Cost and Pricing t t m (5 pts) t 1.

Unit pricing for oneo (1) Multi-Jurisdictional Hazardo Mitigation Plan Update, to includeM printed copies (color) of the finala document, one for each of theE jurisdictions listed in Section III A.3. Also, provide one electronicI copy of the final plan to all ofT PROPOSAL EVALUATION

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, 20 , is between County of Clear Creek, State of Colorado, a body corporate and politic, by and through its Board of County Commissioners (“County”), and Enter Consultant’s Name. (“Consultant”).

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS l I. Bidder Responsibility One (1) original and four (4) rcomplete copies of the proposal, clearly marked “Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update”, gwill be received by the Clear Creek County Clerk & Recorder on or prior to November 13, 2020,at 4:30 PM. Mountain Standard Time (MST) at, 405 Argentine St., Georgetown, CO, 80444. One electronic (PDF) copy of bidder proposal must be submitted to jthomas@clearcreeksheriff.us by lthe same date.

Revisions to proposals may be permitted after the submittal ddeadline and prior to award for sthe purposes of obtaining best and final offers. Negotiations may be conducted with all responsible ebidders who submit proposals nfound to be reasonably likely to be )selected for award of bid. d Award of Bid II.

Clear Creek County may make such investigations, as it deems necessary to determine the ability mof the bidder to perform the work. nThe Bidder shall furnish of all such information and data for this purpose as it may request. l gThe Clear Creek County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and Clear Creek County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in its eopinion, to be in the best interest dof the Clear Creek County Hazard eMitigation Planning Committee land Clear Creek County Office of eEmergency Management.

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W H E R E A S , Consultant is in the business and experienced with Enter consultant’s area of expertise.; WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth here the terms and conditions of their relationship.

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the parties agree to the following: 1.

Scope of the Work: The “Work” under this Agreement shall be to enter scope of work, or “perform the work as described in exhibit D, attached hereto and incorporated herein for reference” .

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Consultant’s Performance: Consultant shall be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Work, supporting data and other documents prepared or compiled in performance of the Work, and shall correct, at its sole expense, all significant errors and omissions therein; provided that Consultant may rely on the accuracy and completeness of information provided to it by County unless expressly informed it should not. The fact that the County has accepted or approved Consultant’s Work shall not relieve Consultant of any of its responsibilities. Consultant shall perform the Work in a skillful, professional, and competent manner and in accordance with the standards of care, skill, and diligence applicable to Enter field of experties. with respect to similar work.

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Time of Performance and Termination: Consultant shall commence the Work upon execution of this agreement and complete the Work no later than Enter date of completion..

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Time of Performance, Term and Termination a) Consultant shall commence the Work upon execution of this agreement. b) The term of this agreement shall commence upon the date stated above and continue through December 31, 2016. c) The Term shall automatically renew on January 1 succeeding expiration of the original or a renewal term, unless notice in writing is given by either party at least sixty (60) days before the next expiration date.

N O T E : This agreement shall have no force or effect unless Consultant has executed and delivered to County Exhibit C hereto,

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if applicable, at the time of executing this agreement or within five calendar days thereafter.

in this Agreement shall result in, or be construed as establishing, an employment relationship.

Consultant shall be, and shall perform as, an independent contractor. No agent, employee, or servant of Consultant shall be, or shall be deemed to be, the employee, agent or servant of County. Consultant shall be solely and entirely responsible for its acts and for the acts of Consultant’s agents, employees, servants and subcontractors during the performance of this Agreement.

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Compensation and Payment: In consideration of its performance of the Work, the Consultant shall be paid a sum not to exceed $Enter Contract Amount.. Payment shall be made in accordance with the following: a) I F PROGRESS PAYMENTS ON FIXED SUMS PER TASK OR RATES: The Consultant shall provide an itemized invoice based on the task and/or rates set forth in Exhibit E. The Consultant shall submit to County monthly invoices of the progress made and expenses incurred during the previous calendar month.

Such invoices shall segregate the charges for work done by task and date, and shall describe the Work performed, the time incurred by each person performing work, and expenses incurred. Upon request, Consultant shall provide County with such other supporting information as County may request. b) IF SINGLE PAYMENT: Payment will be made within thirty days following completion of the Work and Consultant’s invoicing. c) IF REIMBURSABLE COSTS: Reimbursable costs shall be billed monthly. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “reimbursable costs” shall include only actual out-ofpocket expenses incurred by Consultant and his consultants in connection with the Work, except travel will be reimbursable by mileage rates provided in Exhibit E. Reimbursable costs shall not include telephone or postal charges. Reimbursable costs will include printing (sufficient copies as directed by County), fax and photo-reproduction costs at rates provided in Exhibit E. (Exhibit E notwithstanding, the cost of Consultant’s subcontractors shall be reimbursed at only 100% of cost.) d) The Consultant shall maintain comprehensive, complete and accurate records and accounts of its performance relating to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years following final payment hereunder, which period shall be extended at County’s reasonable request.

County shall have the right within such period to inspect such books, records and documents upon demand, with reasonable notice and at a reasonable time, for the purpose of determining, in accordance with acceptable accounting and auditing standards, compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and the law.

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Project Management: Enter Name of Proj. Mgr. for Consultant. shall be designated as Consultant’s Project Manager for the Work.

Enter Name of Proj. Mgr. for County. shall be County’s Project Manager responsible for this Agreement.

All correspondence between the parties regarding this project shall be between and among the project managers. Either party may designate a different project manager by notice in writing.

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I n d e p e n d e n t Contractor: It is expressly acknowledged and understood by the parties that nothing contained

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Personnel: Consultant understands and hereby acknowledges that County is relying primarily upon the expertise and personal abilities of Enter Name of Consultant’s Principal or Proj. Mgr., and this Agreement is conditioned upon his/her continuing direct personal involvement in the Work. County understands that other employees of Consultant will be working on portions of the Work; however, these employees shall be under the direct supervision of the person identified in this paragraph at all times; in the event that s/ he is unable to remain involved in the Work, Consultant shall immediately notify County and County shall have the option to terminate this Agreement.

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N o Assignment: The parties to this Agreement recognize that the services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement are professional in nature and that in entering into this Agreement County is relying upon the personal services and reputation of the person(s) identified in the preceding paragraph. Therefore, Consultant may not assign its interest in the Agreement, including the assignment of any rights or delegation of any obligations provided therein, without the prior written consent of County, which consent County may withhold in its sole discretion. Except as so provided, this Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties, and their respective successors and assigns, and shall not be deemed to be for the benefit of or enforceable by any third party. Unless specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Agreement.

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Ownership of Documents: All technical or business information, in whatever medium or format, including but not limited to, data, specifications, processes, drawings, records, reports, proposals, and related documentation, research, or other information, originated or prepared by or for Consultant in contemplation of, or in the course of, or as a result of, work performed hereunder (“Prepared Information”), shall be promptly furnished to County, and is owned by the County. Prepared Information specifically excludes Consultant’s preexisting works and/or Prepared Information developed by Consultant or acquired by Consultant that was not specifically developed for County. County is hereby entitled to use said information as deemed necessary for its purposes including the possibility of assigning said information to any companies related to the County.

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Consultant shall take all precautions necessary to maintain and protect the confidentiality of any such information and to ensure that it shall be used only for the purposes of the Work.

All facts, data, and opinions developed by Consultant in the course of its performance of the Work shall be deemed to belong to County and no such facts, data, or opinions shall be disseminated to anyone for any purpose without County’s express written consent unless required by law.

– At all times, Consultant shall maintain Professional Liability Insurance covering against liability for professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill in the performance of professional duties in the performance of the Work by any entity and person for whom professional liability coverage is commonly available. In the event that the insurance is written on a claims-made basis, Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Agreement; and that either continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning at the time the Work is completed. The insurance will have minimum limits of $1 million per loss/aggregate.

To place a PUBLIC two or moreNOTICE persons inorany one Confidentiality: Consultant occurrence, or (b) the maximum acknowledges that it may receive LEGAL Advertisement government liability under the confidential information from Please Governmental call Bobi atImmunity Colorado County for use in connection Act, CRS §24-10-101, et seq. with its performance of the Work.

303.659.2522 Consultant further acknowledges or email that it may in the performance of d.

THIS PARAGRAPH the Work develop information, legals@evergreenco.com Professional Liability (Errors and including facts, data, and opinions, (Deadline 5 pmLiability) on Thusdays) Omissions Insurance which are, or in County’s judgment

Upon completion of the Work, Consultant shall return to County all material the County supplied to Consultant in connection with the performance of the Work.

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Consultant’s Insurance: Consultant shall purchase, and maintain throughout the course of its performance under this agreement, such insurance as will protect Consultant and County from claims which may arise out of or result from Consultant’s operations under the Agreement, whether such operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. For liability insurance coverages, before Consultant may commence any Work under this Agreement, Consultant must provide a certificate in a form satisfactory to the County showing that County is named as an additional insured and that the coverage will not expire or be terminated without first giving the County thirty days notice thereof.

The insurance required shall be written for not less than any limits of liability required by law or by those set forth below, whichever are greater.

All such insurance shall be written by companies authorized to do insurance business in the State of Colorado. a.

W o r k m e n ’ s Compensation including occupational disease, and Employer’s Liability Insurance in amounts and coverage as required by the laws of Colorado. b.

Commercial General Liability Insurance - Consultant shall maintain a Commercial General Liability Form of insurance with bodily injury and property damage liability limits of the greater of (a) $387,000 for any one person in any one occurrence and $1,093,000 for two or more persons in any one occurrence, or (b) the maximum government liability under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101, et seq. c.

Automobile Liability Insurance - Consultant shall maintain an Automobile Liability form of insurance with bodily injury and property damage liability limits of the greater of (a) $387,000 for any one person in any one occurrence and $1,093,000 for

Subcontractors: Before permitting any of his subcontractors to perform any Work under this Agreement, Consultant shall either (a) require each of his subcontractors to procure and maintain during the life of his subcontracts, insurance of the types and in the amounts as may be applicable to his Work, which type and amounts shall be subject to the approval of the County, or (b) insure the activities of his subcontractors in his own policy.

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Consultant’s Indemnity: Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless County, and its elected officials and employees, and the agents of any of them, from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from Consultant’s performance of the Work, including performance by anyone directly or indirectly employed by him or anyone for whose acts he may be liable.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party is responsible for its own negligence as it relates to the provisions of this Agreement.

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T H I S PARAGRAPH Conflicts Of Interest: Consultant acknowledges that because a material part of the Work is to help the County in the Enter Basic Desc. Of work, ie, development and implementation of x. , Consultant is disqualified from providing Enter Prohibited Activity, ie professional engineering. for the same projects in Clear Creek County or the same landowners during the term of this Agreement.

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Termination for the Convenience of the County: County may terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part, for its convenience upon providing written notice, by delivery or by mail, to Consultant.

Upon such termination, County shall be liable only for Work satisfactorily completed prior to the notice and for unavoidable expenses directly incurred for performance of those parts of the Work which have not been satisfactorily completed, provided that, at its sole option, County may require that Consultant complete particular tasks or subtasks.

Upon termination Consultant shall

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Notices: Any notice and all written communications required under this Agreement shall be given by personal delivery, courier delivery, facsimile or e-mail transmission together with a “hard copy” by United States mail, or first class mail, to the appropriate party at the following addresses: Consultant: Enter Consultant’s Name.

Enter Consultant’s Address.

Enter Consultant’s Address.

Enter Consultant’s City, State & Zip. Tel: Enter Consultant’s phone number.

E-mail: Enter Consultant’s email.

County: Enter County Name.

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Mgr’s

Clear Creek County Enter Department.

PO Box Enter PO Box #.

Enter City., CO Enter Zip code.

Tel: Enter tele number.

E-mail: Enter email address.

With a copy to: Clear Creek County Attorney P.O. Box 2000 Georgetown, CO 80444 E-Mail: rloeffler@ clearcreekcounty.us Notice shall be deemed given on the first to occur of delivery, transmission by facsimile or e-mail (if transmitted during customary business hours, or the following business day if not), or three calendar days after deposit in the U.S. mail, as applicable.

16.Miscellaneous: a. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Colorado, without reference to choice of law rules.

The parties agree that venue in any action to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be in the District Court for Clear Creek County in the 5th District for the State of Colorado. b.

The Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment to be employed in the performance of this Agreement on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, physical handicap, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation or family responsibility.

The Consultant shall require all consultants to agree to the provisions of this subparagraph. c.

This Agreement does not and shall not be deemed to confer upon or grant to any third party any right enforceable at law or equity arising out of any term, covenant, or condition herein or the breach thereof. d.

Consultant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes, rules and regulations applicable to the Work.

for something for which County is immune, or has limited liability, in the absence of a contractual obligation, shall be deemed void.

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The Immigration Addendum set forth on Exhibit A attached hereto is incorporated herein by this reference and is deemed executed by Consultant whether or not Exhibit A itself is signed. g.

The Consultant’s Certificate Regarding Employing or Contracting With an Illegal Alien, Exhibit B hereto, must be fully executed and delivered to County’s Project Manager before Consultant can perform any work under this Agreement. If Consultant is a natural person, Consultant must execute the Affidavit for Natural Person Seeking Public Benefit, Exhibit C hereto, before this Agreement can take effect. h.

C o n s u l t a n t represents and warrants, which representations are material to this Agreement, without which the County would not have entered into it, that the statements made in Contractor’s/Consultant’s Certificate Regarding Employing Or Contracting With An Illegal Alien (Exhibit B attached hereto) and (but only if Consultant is a natural person) in the Affidavit for Natural Person Seeking Public Benefit (Exhibit C attached hereto), are true and correct. A misrepresentation therein or a violation of the terms of Exhibit A shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.

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Budget/Appropriation: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, County shall have no obligations under this Agreement, nor shall any payment be made to Consultant, in respect of any period or Work performed after any December 31 of each calendar year during the term of this Agreement, without an appropriation therefor by the County in accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with the provisions of Article 25 of Title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. §29-1-101 et seq.), and the TABOR Amendment (Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20). ///remainder of page intentionally left blank/// IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

“COUNTY” COUNTY OF CLEAR CREEK, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through its ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: Clerk to the Board of Enter Current BOCC Chairman., Chairman County Commissioners

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terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien.

STATE OF COLORADO County of The foregoing was acknowledged before me this day of , by i their capacity as of WITNESS my hand and official seal.

My commission expires Notary Public AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXHIBIT A NOTIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND CERTIFICATION BY CONSULTANT Prohibition on Public Contract for Services: Enter Consultant’s Name. , (“Consultant” herein) acknowledges that Consultant has been notified of the immigration compliance requirements of C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et.seq.

(House Bill 06-1343), and hereby CERTIFIES that: 1.

T h e Consultant shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under the public contract for services; or 2.

Enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Consultant that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under the public contract for services; 3.

The Consultant has verified or attempted to verify through participation in the e-verify program or the department program of the State of Colorado that the Consultant does not employ any illegal aliens.

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The Consultant acknowledges that the Consultant is prohibited from either the e-verify program or the department program of the state of Colorado procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the public contract for services is being performed; 5.

If the Consultant obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under the public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien, the Consultant shall be required to: (A) Notify the subcontractor and the contracting state agency or political subdivision within three days that the Consultant has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien; and (B) Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of receiving the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (A) of this Section 5 the subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except

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Consultant is required to comply with any reasonable request by the State Department of Labor and Employment (“Department” herein) made in the course of an investigation that the Department is undertaking pursuant to the authority established in C.R.S. § 8-17.5-102(5).

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I f Consultant violates a provision of the public contract for services required herein the County may terminate the contract for a breach of the contract. If the contract is so terminated, the Consultant shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to the County.

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T h e County is obligated to notify the office of the secretary of state if a Consultant violates a provision of this Addendum and the County terminates the contract for such breach. Based on this notification, the secretary of state shall maintain a list that includes the name of the Consultant, the state agency or political subdivision that terminated the public contract for services, and the date of the termination. A Consultant shall be removed from the list if two years have passed since the date the contract was terminated, or if a court of competent jurisdiction determines that there has not been a violation of the provision of the public contract for services required pursuant to Section I. An agency or political subdivision shall notify the office of the secretary of state if a court has made such a determination. The list shall be available for public inspection at the office of the secretary of state and shall be published on the internet on the website maintained by the office of the secretary of state.

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T h e Department may investigate whether a Consultant is complying with the provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to Section I. The Department may conduct onsite inspections where a public contract for services is being performed, request and review documentation that proves the citizenship of any person performing work on a public contract for services, or take any other reasonable steps that are necessary to determine whether a Consultant is complying with the provisions of a public contract for services required pursuant to Section I. The Department shall receive complaints of suspected violations of a provision of a public contract for services (this Addendum) and shall have discretion to determine which complaints, if any, are to be investigated. The results of any investigation shall not constitute final agency action.

The Consultant is hereby notified that the Department is authorized to promulgate rules in accordance with article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to implement the provisions of C.R.S. § 8-17.5-101, et. seq.

(Form revised February 1, 2019) AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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To place a PUBLIC NOTICE or in the State of Colorado as perjury CONSULTANT’S CERTIFICATE second degree under §18-8-503, LEGAL Advertisement REGARDING EMPLOYING OR C.R.S. Each time a public benefit CONTRACTING is fraudulently received Please call Bobi at shall WITH AN ILLEGAL ALIEN constitute a separate offense.

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Georgetown, CO 80444 Project Name: Enter Project Name.

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As a contractor for the aboveidentified bid/project, I (we) do hereby certify that, as of the date of this certification, I (we) do not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien and that I (we) will participate in the e-verify program or department program of the state of Colorado in order to verify that I (we) do not employ any illegal aliens.

Executed this _________________ day of __________________. 20___.

By: ______________________ Signature Title: ______________________

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Published in the Clear Creek Courant and Canyon Courier September 9 and 16, 2020 NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS Date of Publication: December 9, 2020

Colorado Department of Local Affairs 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521, Denver, CO 80203 303-864-7720 Bret.Hillberry@state.co.us

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs.

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COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 20 , by , in their capacity as of ,a corporation, on behalf of the corporation.

SEAL Notary Public My Commission Expires AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXHIBIT C AFFIDAVIT FOR NATURAL PERSON SEEKING PUBLIC BENEFIT (Applicable only if Consultant is an individual) I, _________________, swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one): ___ I United States citizen, or

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REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about December 26, 2020 the Colorado Department of Local Affairs will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity for the release of HOME funds, under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, to undertake the following project:

Project Title: Virginia Street Townhomes

Purpose: The Proposed Action would use HUD HOME funds to help fund construction of eight Habitat for Humanity rowhousestyle single-family attached townhomes in Idaho Springs, Colorado, that would be offered for purchase by local low-income families. The proposed project would be developed on the vacant 0.34-acre lot at 1628 Virginia Avenue containing 12 city lots. The townhomes would range from 850 to 1,225 square feet depending if they are two-bedroom or threebedroom units.

Location: 1628 Virginia Street, Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452

Estimated Cost: Estimated HUD funding: $124,000 Total project cost: $1,630,250

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. An Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), therefore, is not required.

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The Colorado Department of Local Affairs certifies to the U.S. Deco.us by phone weekdays 8 CallorRuth at 303.350.1036 partment of Housing and Urban A.M. to 5 P.M. at 303-864-7730. or email Development that Bret Hillberry in his capacity as Certifying Officer PUBLIC COMMENTS ruth@evergreenco.com consents to accept the jurisdiction Any individual, group, or agency of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsimay submit written comments on bilities in relation to the environthe ERR to the Colorado Departmental review process and that ment of Local Affairs. All comments received by December 26, these responsibilities have been 2020 will be considered by the satisfied. The U.S. Department Colorado Department of Local Afof Housing and Urban Development’s approval of the certification fairs prior to authorizing submissatisfies its responsibilities under sion of a request for release of

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of Local Affairs; (b) the Colorado Department of Local Affairs has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before the approval of a release of funds by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (d) another Federal agency, acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504, has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be pre-

OBJECTIONS TO THE RELEASE OF FUNDS The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will accept objections to its release of funds and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs’ certification for a period of 15 days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are made on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Colorado Department

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PUBLIC NOTICE or pared and submitted via email has published on Wednesday, in accordance with the required December 9, 2020 a Request for LEGAL Advertisement procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. Proposals for the Design and Con58.76) and shall be addressed struction a New FireatStation. A Pleaseofcall Bobi to Katy Burke, CPD Region VIII copy of the Request for Proposals Director, at CPD_COVID-19OEEhas303.659.2522 been published on the District DEN@hud.gov. Potential objecwebsiteoratemail https://evergreenfirtors should contact CPD_COVIDerescue.com/news/ and has been legals@evergreenco.com 19OEE-DEN@hud.gov to verify filed at 1802 Bergen Parkway, the actual last day of the objection Evergreen, Colorado, where the (Deadline 5 pm on Thusdays) period. same is open for public inspection by appointment.

Bret Hillberry, Certifying Officer EVERGREEN FIRE Published in the Clear Creek CouPROTECTION DISTRICT rant December 9, 2020 By: /S/ Jeff deDisse President LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all interested parties that the Evergreen Fire Protection District

Published in the Clear Creek Courant and Canyon Courier December 9, 2020

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SEEKING COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVERS TO WORK WITH MOUNT EVANS AWARD WINNING TEAM

Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Experienced RN needed part-time to full-time to provide home health and hospice care to our patients in the mountain communities west of Denver; specifically at locations along the 285 corridor (Morrison to Grant).

Minimum requirements: 2 years of experience, an RN or BSN degree, and an active Colorado nursing license.

Home health, hospice and geriatric experience preferred for all clinical positions. Our service area encompasses the mountain communities within Jefferson, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Park counties (along both the I-70 and 285 corridors). Ideal candidates are mountain-area residents with a reliable vehicle and all-season mountain driving experience. Health insurance available for eligible employees.

Send your resume to: Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 / and/or download an application at www.mtevans.org. EOE. Call 303-674-6400 for additional info.

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To place a PUBLIC NOTICE or LEGAL Advertisement Please call Bobi at WELL PUMP/WATER TREATMENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN 303.659.2522 WATER WELL TESTER / PART-TIME or email These positions are an excellent opportunity for legals@evergreenco.com candidates looking to establish themselves with a family-owned and operated company (Deadline 5 pmthat on places Thusdays) value in fostering an individual’s career growth.

A Successful Candidate will be: • Desiring Long Term Employment and Industry Development.

• Reliable and a Self Starter.

• Ethical and Displaying a Consistent Work History.

• Attentive to Detail and Customer Focused.

• Mechanically Inclined.

• Well Experience Preferred but not Required.

• Proof of Valid Driver’s License in Good Standing is Required GeoWater Services, LCC, an established, successful, Well Pump Service and Water Treatment Company, is offering competitive salary and fringe benefits, including a 401k, profit sharing (full & part-time), medical, dental, paid holidays and vacation/sick time (full-time).

Extensive on the job training provided.

If interested, please send cover letter and resume to: cs@geowaterusa.com

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Information Technology Specialist FT / Benefits General Maintenance FT / Benefits Bus Driver FT / Benefits Coach / Middle School: Head Girls Soccer Visit our Website to View All Open Positions Apply at: www.ccsdre1.org Clear Creek School District RE1, does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

Inquiries may be referred to the Director of Human Resources, Robin Payne, robin.payne@ccsdre1.org 303-567-3851

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WEEKEND HORSE HELP

2 wknd/month year round Sat-Sun 8am-3pm, in Evergreen Horse exp. Required, clean stable, Care for horses, reliable Contact 303-468-0173 or kris@tpranch.us

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Help Wanted SCORPION/EXXON needs full or part time cashiers and a tow driver, evenings and weekends.

Apply at 2808 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs or call 303-5674293.

Home for Sale HOUSE FOR SALE 4 BD, 2.5 BA, Hilldale Pines, Morrison, fresh exterior paint, new carpeting, quiet cul-desac, $595.000. Call Paul 303-906-5466.

Home for Rent Wanted to Buy

Wanted to buy 2006-2007-2008 Dodge Magnum less than 100,000 miles private party only Douglas Carlson 303-795-2004

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4 Homes/Condos Available INFORMATION & PICTURES ON OUR WEBSITE

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